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Volunteer

Volunteer

Volunteering for Great Parks of Hamilton County will lead you to fun, rewarding and unforgettable experiences!

Remove invasive plants, adopt a trail, harvest native seeds or interact directly with park guests at a gift shop, visitor center or nature program. Join our outstanding team of volunteers and staff members, learn new skills and meet people with similar interests, all while making a difference in your community.

Whether you have time to volunteer one-time, for a few weeks or years to come, Great Parks has a place for you! To find your perfect niche, check out the volunteer opportunities below.

Don’t just check off the service-learning hours for your school – get the most out of your volunteer experience! Enjoy volunteering while you learn new skills and meet others with similar interests. You’ll start with our Teen Orientation and be able to select a volunteer experience in areas like animal care, conservation, golf, fishing and more.

Want to volunteer but too busy to make a long-term commitment? Great Parks welcomes individuals, families, community groups and corporations who want to help on a one-time basis. Weekend projects, which usually last three to six hours, are generally conservation-based and include tree plantings, invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, trail maintenance and litter and waterway cleanups. Make a difference by registering online today for one or more upcoming community volunteer projects.

​Great Parks of Hamilton County greatly values the service provided by scouts and high school students and is always happy to support Eagle Scout, Gold Award and senior capstone assignments. Most projects focus on trail work, conservation efforts and implementing special programs and events, but Great Parks is open to your project ideas. To get started, please complete and submit a Youth Leadership Project Application.

Fun and exciting
service-learning opportunities await your school at our 21 parks and preserves.
Great Parks’ staff and volunteers will work onsite with students to create a
memorable, hands-on learning experience. To start the process, please fill out
the online application below during an open application period.
Spring application period
Monday, January 1 – Monday, February 6
For projects taking place in March, April or May

Fall application period
Monday, August 14 – Monday, September 11
For projects taking place in October or November

Please note: Due to limited project availability and park resources, applications will be evaluated based on group size, project feasibility and will be assessed on first-come, first-served basis. Great Parks will not be able to accept all projects, but encourages schools to reapply as often as they would like.

​Bring your team of 10 or more for an energizing, highly visible volunteer project in a Great Park. Participants will build leadership, teamwork and communication skills, all while having fun and making a positive difference in our community and your organization. Hands-on projects might include planting trees, mulching trails, removing invasive plants or cleaning lake and river banks. Projects generally occur between March and November and last between three and six hours. Scheduling is flexible, and projects take place Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Projects typically book six to nine months in advance. Contact us to get started!